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YK56 FWB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,598 mi
Last recorded119,598 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 FWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 119,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 111,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 111,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,681 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 84,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,899 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

OFFSIDE OUTER BODY SILL IS CORRODED AND REQUIRES WELDED

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,637 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn out of shape

front number plate damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,468 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIT

REAR INDICATOR BULBS ARE FLASHING WHITEISH RATHER THAN AMBER

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,048 miles

rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,359 miles

rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,937 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,120 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YK56 FWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK56 FWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK56 FWB registered?

YK56 FWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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